Religious Studies GCSE
Social action and Engaged Buddhism
What Social action and Engaged Buddhism means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Social action and Engaged Buddhism
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Movements inspired by Buddhist principles which address social injustice, environmental protection and peacebuilding.
Topics that use Social action and Engaged Buddhism
- Buddhism (AQA GCSE)
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